Consumer Credit Protection Act of 1968 (CCPA)

The Consumer Credit Protection Act of 1968 (CCPA) is federal legislation outlining disclosure requirements for consumer ...
Forbes

The CFPB Was A Mistake—Even Before It Abused Its Power

Last week I participated in the radio show On Point to discuss the legacy of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. It turned out to be something a debate with Richard Cordray, the first director ...
The New York Times

With the Consumer Agency on Pause, Here’s How to Protect Yourself

Rules on bank and credit card fees, medical debt and payment apps are in limbo. One thing you can do is carefully check your financial statements, one expert says. By Ann Carrns See more of our ...
THE WEEK

What is the CFPB and how does it protect consumers?

Established in the wake of the Great Recession, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is a government agency intended to do exactly what its name states: protect consumers financially by ...
ConsumerAffairs

Average American debt statistics 2026

Overall household debt levels continue to hit record highs in the U.S. The largest sources of that debt are mortgages, vehicle loans, student loans and credit cards. Total amounts of debt, as well as ...

Trump’s consumer protection head has earned grudging respect – but does he have the authority to do his job?

Chris Mufarrige has taken aim at Facebook scams and junk fees, but consumer advocates say he has an uphill climb ...